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Welcome back to The Rusty Goats Time Emporium LLC, where our inventory is historic, our jokes are cheesy, and the barn animals are constantly judging our life choices.
Up for grabs is a rare pairing of two authentic 19th-century English chain-driven fusee pocket watch movements, handmade by the renowned John Beesley of Liverpool.
We are selling these together as a single lot—perfect for hobbyist watchmakers, historic parts salvagers, or anyone looking for incredible steampunk display pieces!
MOVEMENT 1 SPECIFICATIONS (Serial #17730 - "Railway Time Keeper"):
Maker: John Beesley (Liverpool, England)
Movement Type: Antique Gilt Fusee Mechanical (Key-Wind / Key-Set)
Footprint Size: Approximately 44.5mm outer diameter
The Good: Features beautifully hand-engraved cursive script on the back plates with serial number 17730. The white porcelain dial is stamped with a highly collectible, elegant red gothic archway reading "Railway Time Keeper."
The Bad & Ugly:
Currently NON-RUNNING. The enamel dial shows some heavy battle scars, including fracturing and chipping around the outer edges (near the 7-8 o'clock spots) and around the sub-seconds register. Missing case, hands, and keys.
MOVEMENT 2 SPECIFICATIONS (Serial #5084 - "Timekeeper"):
Maker: John Beesley (Liverpool, England)
Movement Type: Antique Gilt Fusee Mechanical (Key-Wind)
Footprint Size: Approximately 42mm outer diameter
The Good: This movement features breathtaking, intricate hand-engraved floral metalwork on the balance cock and rear plates. Signed "John Beesley - Liverpool" with an early serial number 5084.
The Bad & Ugly: Currently NON-RUNNING. This old buck has seen rougher days; a massive section of the porcelain dial from 3 o'clock down to 6 o'clock has fractured away entirely, revealing the raw copper dial-plate backing underneath. Missing case, glass, hands, and keys.
Both movements are sold strictly AS-IS for parts, repair, or creative restoration projects.
Buy the lot today and help fund a sturdier pasture gate!
